Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Social Influence and Group Processes

Question:

Assertion: Group polarization leads to a more balanced decision-making process.

Reasoning: Conflict and disagreement foster critical thinking and open-mindedness within the group.

Options:

Both the assertion and reasoning are true, and the reasoning is a correct explanation of the assertion.

Both the assertion and reasoning are true, but the reasoning is NOT a correct explanation of the assertion.

The assertion is true, but the reasoning is false.

The assertion is false, but the reasoning is true.

Correct Answer:

The assertion is false, but the reasoning is true.

Explanation:

Group polarization does not lead to a more balanced decision-making process. On the contrary, it tends to push the group towards more extreme positions, as individuals reinforce and amplify their existing opinions through group interaction. Thus, Assertion is incorrect.

The reasoning is correct because conflict and disagreement foster critical thinking and open-mindedness within the group.